ASTM F1561-03
Historical Standard: ASTM F1561-03 Standard Performance Requirements for Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use
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ASTM F1561
1. Scope
1.1 These requirements establish nationally recognized performance requirements for Class A (residential) and Class B (nonresidential) plastic chairs intended for outdoor use.
1.2 These requirements do not address conditions that affect the performance of the chair beyond the manufacturing site.
1.3 These requirements are not applicable to chaises, multipositional chairs, upholstered chairs, or other types of furniture.
1.4 These requirements cover the physical performance of product regarding the aspects of outdoor weathering, impact, static load, and rear leg testing.
1.5 Products may be manufactured from recycled plastics as long as the performance requirements are met.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
D4329 Practice for Fluorescent UV Exposure of Plastics
D5033 Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics
G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
Keywords
casual furniture; outdoor furniture; patio furniture; performance requirements; plastic chair; resin furniture; Casual furniture; Nonresidential dwellings; Outdoor furniture; Patio furniture; Performance--consumer products; Plastic furniture; Residential dwellings; Resin furniture ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 97.140 (Furniture)
DOI: 10.1520/F1561-03
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